real estate.

Forget the Piping Plover… is there a NEW endangered species in the Hamptons??!

Let’s face it… we live in a one horse town out here! One horse in the sense that it’s a one industry town. An industry where you keep your friends close and your enemies closer! Well the publisher at Hamptons Cottage and Garden made a lot of friends last week and even more enemies. The reason, a full issue that consisted almost entirely of Corcoran ads. I’ve spoken with a couple brokers from all the companies and they’ve pretty much said the same thing, “who would advertise in HC&G now?!” Now if you look at the last issue and compare it to Jason Binn’s Hamptons Magazine, the Corcoran stunt in my assesment was a last ditch effort at life support. Fourth of July through the end of the summer, most magazines are ripe with ads and articles perfect for your coffee table. If you take a look at the current issue which was post “C” issue, it was more of a leaflet than a magazine. HC&G used to be a great magazine and still is in some respects. I’m just wondering how they can stick around? By the way, I keep seeing new magazines tossed everywhere. ENOUGH! Between Dan’s, Hamptons, HC&G and the papers, how much can you read on one weekend?! But of course you’ll always have time for my blog! Hello? HellOOOOO!? Does anyone read this anyway???!

Where else in the world would you pay over a million dollars to live on a place called Swamp Road!!?

Yes… it is called Swamp Road for a reason!!! Someone told me the water tables are extremly high in the Hamptons right now dues to impendending doom of 2012. Just kidding but the storms last month and the heavy snows this winter HAVE left the Hamptons a little under water. But it’s not just Swamp that’s swamped… for some reason Narrow Lane is DEEP AND NARROW!?!? But in spite of all of this… the real estate market seems to be bouncing back0! As for how deep is Narrow Lane? See the pictures below:

Paris… Manhattan.. San Francisco… and Sag Harbor! We’ve finally made it!!

Its a good day for style hounds in the Hamptons… particularly the men. Finally there’s a place to shop for NICE men’s clothing in the Hamptons. Over the past few years we’ve seen Latham House… Mark, Force and Strike… and Brooks Brothers bite the dust. Now, I know there’s tons of Ralph Lauren shops in East Hampton but sometimes I don’t like wearing the same clothes as 95% of the population! But I digress…. designer Emile Lafaurie is now available at SEAN on Main St., Sag Harbor. www.seanstore.com

Brilliant colors and sleek designs are abundant in this chic boutique. Owner Sean Cassidy… and no he was never on The Hardy Boys.. has set up shop across the street from the American Hotel! You might SEAN from some of his other locations in Soho and the Upper West Side or even the Marais in Paris. This clothing is not for geeks!!! Anyway, stop by and say hello to manager Vincent Brandi (see photo) he’s friendly, cute and very helpful!

Now speaking of fashion or lack there of…. is it just me or do Lisa Perry’s designs look like they were made as part of a high school “Home Ec” project?! Personally, I think anyone wearing one of her Puke-a-dot designs is a few sandwiches short of a picnic. YOU PAID HOW MUCH!!? I know a 13 year old who’ll do the same dress for about 50 bucks.

Finally, sorry I’ve been busy actually making money and haven’t blogged as much as I should. I heard your nasty sniping I’m lazy, etc. Now, if you don’t stop it, I’ll abandon this blog for ever! We need to all just get along folks!!!

P.S. The English Beat is at the Stephen Talkhouse Friday night!! I’ll write more on this tomorrow!! !

What a beautiful world!!! And is stand up comedy really a good training ground for REAL ESTATE!?

While driving in the pouring rain yesterday I saw a really wonderful site. A sale sign with “In Contract” on it! Yes the Hamptons market really is back! Ok, there was a slightly more beautiful sight yesterday. I was driving along Brick Kiln Rd. when I saw this truly remarkable rainbow! I know it sounds like I’m about to start talking about Care Bears but look at the picture!! It’s pretty spectacular, right!? I’m a decent photog but know know this picture does no justice to how spectacular this really was.

On another note, I received a rather puzzling announcement in my e mail from one of my competitors this morning. Apparently one should tout being a fashion model and a stand up comic when becoming a new agent in the Hamptons!! Fashion model!!!? I guess it doesn’t hurt! I mean nobody wants to work with Quasimodo, right? I personally loved the animated Hunchback! Wait, I’m getting off track! Damn, I should load some of my old photos on the company site, although I’m not very funny. I’m just hoping I can announce soon that RuPaul will soon be an agent! SUPERMODEL-SUPER AGENT!

Finally, my pearl of wisdom for the day. Friends don’t let friends go on facebook after a martini!!!